Relapsing Polychondritis: A Rare Case Report

Cureus. 2023 Jun 9;15(6):e40172. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40172. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Abstract

Relapsing polychondritis is an uncommon disorder of unknown cause characterized by inflammation of cartilage, predominantly affecting the ear, nose, and laryngotracheobronchial tree. The case under discussion is a 50-year-old female with a classical presentation of relapsing polychondritis with saddle nose deformity, bilateral auriculitis, and laryngotracheobronchomalacia with joint involvement.

Keywords: auriculitis; laryngotracheobronchomalacia; otomastoiditis; relapsing polychondritis; saddle nose deformity.

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  • Case Reports